noun
- A moth of the family Geometridae, characterized by a slender body and wings held flat or tent-like at rest.
Usage: Also called inchworm moth or looper moth in reference to the larval stage.
adjective
- Of, relating to, or belonging to the moth family Geometridae.
Usage: Technical/scientific usage.
Examples
- The geometrid moth rested with its wings folded over its back.
- Geometrid larvae are known for their distinctive looping movement.
- Many geometrid species are well-camouflaged against tree bark.
- The collection included several rare geometrid specimens from the Amazon.
- Geometrid moths are important indicators of forest health.
- The caterpillar of a geometrid moth is called a measuring worm.